Uniting the country’s rising web designers in a high-stakes, eSports-style showdown of creativity and innovation before a live audience and broadcast.
Taguig City, Philippines, October 11, 2024 — Design Drift 2024 brings together the country’s rising web designers in a high-energy, eSports-style competition that pushes creativity, strategy, and innovation to the limit. The event is organized by the Filipino Graphic Designers (FGD) community with the Philippine Business Network (PHBN) and TTRacing, and promises to reshape how graphic design will be seen and appreciated. It will also launch the first-ever eSports-inspired web design showdown-a live and online spectacle that will keep audiences hooked from start to finish.
The competition will be staged at the TTRacing Showroom (Unit B, G/F, F1 City Center, 32nd St, Taguig, 1635 Metro Manila) and streamed live on Facebook. With multi-angle coverage, judge commentary, and a professional designcaster delivering play-by-play insights. Design Drift creates an esports-style experience that brings audiences closer to the action and the creative process
Ten designers will step into the spotlight for a one-hour challenge to craft a website for a surprise MSME brand from PHBN. Each participant must think fast, adapt to shifting conditions, and make bold design decisions while facing unexpected twists: Freeze Powers that can stop competitors in their tracks, Desk Switches that force them to inherit another designer’s work, and Surprise Judge Challenges that push them to integrate new creative elements on the fly.
Entries will be evaluated on branding fit, user experience, visual appeal, adaptability, and creative integration of twists. Winners will receive premium gear from TTRacing, including Duo V3 Air Threads Fabric chairs, while runners-up and raffle winners will also take home exclusive prizes and merchandise. Beyond recognition, the event gives participants a platform to showcase their skills, gain visibility, and connect with peers and industry leaders.
“Design Drift isn’t just a competition, it’s a celebration of Filipino creativity and resilience,” said Nabbe Francisco, FGD Founder and Event Lead. “By blending design with esports-inspired dynamics, we’re showcasing how innovation and adaptability power the future of digital design.”
Design Drift is made possible through the support of its official sponsors and partners: TTRacing, DM&A Co., The Company Philippines, HP Indigo / DesignPlus, Gibu Agency, Cebu Pacific, Epson, Asus, Converge, Wacom, ZenithPads, YSpaces, Aspect Collective, and MNL Cocktails Club. Updates and livestream details will be available at facebook.com/filipinographicdesigners. For inquiries, email filipinographicdesigners@gmail.com. Limited slots for the live audience will be accommodated on-site.
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